The Hidden Canyon: A River Journey

by Edward Abbey and John Blaustein

Book Overview

Now updated and filled with Edward Abbey's dry humor, this classic journal in pictures and words captures the wonder of the Grand Canyon from the river level. Color photos throughout. This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0811822613
• ISBN13: 9780811822619
• Release Date: April 1999
• Publisher: Chronicle Books
• Length: 144 Pages
• Weight: 1.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 11.9" x 8.8"
• Age Range: 8 to 17 years
• Grade Range: Grades 3 to 12

Customer Reviews

The Hidden Canyon: A River Journey

As a person how recently did a two week raft trip down the Grand Canyon, I can say that this book visually caputures the essence of the experience! The pictures are wonderful. I have recommended it to my rafting friends as well as some Grand Canyon river guides.

The Hidden Canyon : A River Journey

Having done the Colorado in a private raft, The Hidden Canyon absolutely thrilled me - again - as much with its elegant pictures as with Edward Abbey's flat-out-fun narration.

AWE INSPIRING!!

Having rafted the Colorado myself 2 years ago, this was a perfect souvenir-reminder of my trip. The photos in particular are exquisite - some I have no idea how he managed to capture without ending up in the river himself. I lost my Pentax to the very first rapid! This book definitely gives a sense of what the Canyon, the river, and the rapids are like. Makes me want to go back!

Breathtaking

I have traveled through the Grand Canyon many times, both on the river and on the trails. John Blaustein has not only been able to capture the beauty of the canyon but also the soul of the river it contains. Abbey's journal is a fine compliment to the pulchritude of the pictures.

excellent

Any fan of unique photography and wonderful words should buy this reissue. Mr. Blaustein is a gifted photographer and abbey is equally adept in capturing the magic of this river trip. The book is a reminder of what could be lost, if we fail to preserve the glorious heritage of our national parks.